Aluminium oxide is impermeable and, unlike the oxide layers on many other metals, it adheres strongly to the parent metal. If damaged mechanically, aluminiumâs oxide layer repairs itself immediately.
Saliva helps remove oral waste and cavity-causing bacteria, protects teeth from decay by neutralizing harmful acids, and helps re-mineralize tooth enamel. Saliva also keeps oral tissues healthy by preventing infection by controlling bacteria and fungi in the mouth.
Three major, paired salivary glands produce the majority of saliva: the parotid, the submandibular, and the sublingual glands. In addition, 600-1,000 minor salivary glands line the oral cavity and oropharynx, contributing a small portion of total salivary production.